ORANGE OUT // The Bengals to Play Defending Champions Weber at Reed Gym

Pocatello, Idaho – Following a 1-1 week of conference play in two nailbiters versus the Montanas, the Idaho State Bengals will return to Pocatello to a sea of school spirit as they prepare to face Weber State in their upcoming Orange Out at Reed Gym.
 
Currently sitting at 12-4 (3-1 conf.), the Bengals have set a historic pace and hope to build on that momentum as the slate to play the defending Big Sky Champions in what figures to be a thriller.
 
The match will take place at Reed Gym this Friday, October 11^th, at 7:00 PM.
 
Information regarding streaming and match previews can be found below:
 
QUICK SCOUT – WEBER STATE VS ISU
When – Friday, October 11^th, 7:00 PM
Where – Pocatello, ID at Reed Gym
Current Record: 6-9 (3-1 conf.)
2023 Record: 21-10 (11-5 conf.)
Match History: ISU leads 26-18 all time
Previous Match: November 4^th, 2023 (ISU L 1-3)
 
Streaming // Live Stats
 
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT:
#10 Ashley Gneiting, Junior – Gneiting has been the Swiss army knife of the Wildcats, being the team leader in total kills (161), runner up for most service aces (18), and 3^rd on her squad in digs (138).

# 6 Kate Payne, Senior – Payne looks to continue her strong performance on the stat sheet as she leads her team in both assists with 507 (4^th in Big Sky) and service aces with 22 (4^th in Big Sky). As well as that, she ranks 2^nd for Weber in digs with 179 (10^th in Big Sky) and 3^rd in total blocks (33).
 
IDAHO STATE INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL RANKINGS
Jaydin Watts // #4 in total blocks with 90
Marci Bell // #6 in total blocks with 87 --- #57 in hitting percentage at .373
Aliyah Sopo'aga // #38 in total assists with 582
Meline Robarge // #51 in total blocks with 70
Jamie Streit // #86 in total kills with 209
Asiah Sopo'aga // #99 in total digs with 237
 
 
BENGAL BITES

• Three Bengals recorded career highs in the second week of conference play against Montana State. Jamie Streit had a massive outing with 27 total kills, Aliyah Sopo'aga put up an astounding 60 assists, and Meline Robarge totaled 16 kills on a strong effort offensively for Idaho State.

• Idaho State has not beaten Weber at Reed Gym since October 14^th of 2017 where they won 3-2. Weber holds a 10-3 record against the Bengals following said match.

• With their 17 total team blocks against Montana last Saturday, Idaho State firmly holds the title of number 1 blocking team in the nation at 206. Eastern Michigan holds the second-place spot with a full 12.5 less blocks than the Bengals.